Top 5 350cc Bikes Launched in 2024
The hottest contested segment gets even hotter!
The 350cc motorcycle space saw a lot of launches this year. It is one of the most hotly contested segments in India and now it has got even more crowded with options this year. From classic styled bobbers to neo-retro roadsters, this class has a bike for everyone, across all age groups of riders. Here are our top 5 picks:
Jawa 350
The new Jawa 350 was launched in January this year, as a successor to the Jawa Classic. It preserves the iconic and retro design of the original Jawas. It features a larger 334cc motor as compared to the previous 294cc engine. Although slightly less powerful, it finally addressed the refinement and gearing issues that were found in the Jawa Classic.
2024 Jawa Perak
Jawa made several key upgrades to the Perak for 2024. This included repositioning the footpegs forward by 155mm and re-tuning the 7-step preload adjustable monoshock. This addressed previous concerns with the Perak's cramped feel and firm suspension. Additionally, engine performance was tweaked for better output. Alongside this, Jawa also introduced 2 new colours for the 42 Bobber and added alloy wheels as an option.
Jawa 42 FJ
In September, Jawa introduced the all new Jawa 42 FJ. It features sportier styling with a redesigned fuel tank, a single piece seat, and dual upswept exhausts. The bike got the same 334cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, Alpha2 engine from the Jawa 350, albeit in a different state of tune.
Triumph Speed T4
Triumph surprised everyone with the launch of this bike. The Speed T4 is a more affordable version of the Speed 400. It shares the same platform and the same engine, but in a detuned state. To reduce costs, it features a telescopic fork instead of an USD, and almost all the aluminium parts are replaced by steel ones, like the handlebar, the foot levers, etc. Alongside it, Triumph also updated the Speed 400 with 4 new colours, adjustable levers, new tyres, and more for the 2025 model year.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350
Arguably the most stylish bike launched this year was the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350. It is the bobber styled version of the Classic 350. Its design is further accentuated by the ape-hanger handlebars, a floating seat, the white-walled tires, and several attractive color options adding to its appeal.
Which one of these bikes was your favourite this year?
User Reviews
- You’ll get Very low mileage (17kmpl-mine )It was stylish and out of ordinary from the regular bikes in this segment. They initially offered the same mileage and good customer service even though it was a bit more expensive but I was willing to pay for the exclusivity. It has been good and bad experience. Good because it was my first bike and bad because it made me hate riding. It is not comfortable for long rides more then 200km and it gives terrible mileage after a few months and the heat from the engine in summers is unbearable. I would only suggest this bike if you already have another bike and want to use this as an occasional rider but to someone who wants to use this for their daily commute, I will suggest to look for another daily commuting bike.Read More
- My review of jawa 42 bobberThe looks of the bike is absolutely fenomenal the bike is extremely unique because no brand offers a proper bobber bike for such affordable price only few bobber bikes are available in india for ex indian bobber or triumph bonnevile bobber and this jawa 42 bobber this bike is almost amazing to ride and it brings pure joy and fun fully value for money. Extremely good. i have ridden many types of bikes from many different brands but this is absolutely beautiful to ride, the performance is absolutely good although i have few minor issues like heating issue. oh man please i have special request to jawa that please do something about heating issue, the bike heats so much it is unbelievable, also sometimes just sometimes the front brakes make wierd noises and also i have another small issue which is rear brakes. rear brakes are very weak. i will always recommend to use front brakes because rear brakes are very weak of this bike so be careful with brakes, otherwise besides these minor issues the bike is absolutely perfect to ride and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this bike, why because this is bike that is only one and only in its segment, no brand i repeat no brand makes or offer affordable proper bobber motorcycle, some brand try to replicate like royal enfield but this outclass classic 350 very easily, the price is extremely affordable for such a bike.Read More
- Its a Real CruiserGreat bike to ride, comfortable cruiser, feel safe, awesome colour combination, balance is perfect, sitting is most comfortable, very nice for long travel and riding on hills, super sturdy glamorous bike to fall in love with it, mileage is also very good considering its 350 cc engine and weight, must buy.Read More
- Good for speed and stylishI chose Jawa Perak 334 mainly because iska look mujhe bahut unique laga single seat bobber style sab bikes se alag feel deta hai engine bhi powerful hai aur road par strong dikhti hai mujhe kuch hatke chahiye tha jo har kisi ke paas na ho isliye ye bike choose ki. Ride experience ab tak kaafi smooth raha hai bike highway par stable feel deti hai aur aceleration bhi strong hai thoda heavy hai lekin control achha mil jata hai long rides ke liye comfortable hai bas city traffic me kabhi-kabhi thoda heavy lagta hai overall ride enjoyable hai. Haan, main recommend karunga lekin un logon ke liye jo style aur performance dono chahte hain Agar aapko unique design aur powerful engine pasand hai to ye bike best hai. Lekin jo log daily traffic ke liye easy bike chahte hain unke liye thodi heavy lag sakti hai.Read More
- Jawa 350 StandardThe bike was good but the service is not good as they say everything as manufacturing defect. But has a great torque. The best thing for the bike is the seating comfortablity which is top notch. Also the bike doesn't heat up as some other 350cc bikes. Coming to mileage, it is just 24-27Kmpl which is not I expected.Read More